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Aera VC
New Zealand
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About
Aera VC is a venture capital firm focused on investing in climate tech and frontier technologies that aim to advance humanity and create a sustainable future. Founded in 2016 by Derek Handley and Nick Winstone, Aera VC operates from New York, Singapore, and New Zealand. The firm invests globally, targeting early-stage companies that drive transformational change across various industries. Notable investments include Solugen, which transforms chemicals using plant-based processes, and Twelve, a company that recycles CO₂ into cost-competitive chemicals and fuels. Other significant investments are Shiok Meats, a Singapore-based company developing cell-based seafood, and Carbon Chain, which offers solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in supply chains. Aera VC also supports startups like AstroForge, focused on space technology, and Paloma Health, an online medical practice specializing in hypothyroidism. Aera VC recently raised $42 million in the first close of its new climate-focused fund, which will be used to back up to 30 new seed investments over the next two years. The firm aims to support breakthrough technologies that can significantly reduce the world's carbon footprint and advance sustainable practices across various sectors.
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$1.6M
Historical average check
$13M
Historical max check
March 2024
Last investment date
33
Investments
Real Estate & Proptech
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
CleanTech & Sustainability
Food & Beverage
Transportation & Mobility
Software & Apps
Agritech & Farming
Biotech
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